The Spanish midfielder, who joined from Valencia in 2013, told the club's official website: "It feels really good. I have worked really hard in the last year. I'm very proud to sign a new contract with one of the best teams in Europe.

"When Liverpool wanted me to sign here, I had no doubt about it, but when I came here I needed to perform really well because the club trusted me and I had to give them a reason why.

"With pressure and [being] away from family, there are a lot of things that make it difficult, but now I'm pleased to be doing really well here."

The Liverpool Echo reports that the contract ties Chirivella to the club until 2020.